Delphi Names Bahlke Chief Engineer in Asia Pacific

TROY, Mich., Sept. 5 -- Delphi Corporation has named Bernd Bahlke, 38, chief engineer, Asia Pacific for the company's Dynamics & Propulsion sector, effective immediately. Bahlke succeeds Richard J. Johnson, 55, who was named chief engineer, engine management systems (EMS) for Delphi's EMS programs with Hyundai.

In his new assignment, Bahlke will be responsible for overseeing all Asia Pacific engineering activities associated with the Dynamics & Propulsion sector. He will report to R. Scott Bailey, director, engineering, Delphi Energy & Chassis Systems, Mike Richardson, director, engineering, Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems and Herman Chang, director, Asia Pacific operations, Dynamics & Propulsion sector.

Bahlke has been with Delphi since 1995, serving in a variety of engineering and product line management roles, including most recently serving as product line manager (PLM) for Delphi's EMS product line. He joined Delphi after serving five years as a development engineer at Bosch.

"Bernd has played an integral part in helping us define and implement our EMS technical and business strategy," said Bailey. "He has extensive international experience and will be able to quickly apply his engineering expertise to help us grow our technical capabilities in the Asia Pacific region."

Johnson has been with Delphi for more than 32 years, serving in a variety of product and development engineering roles. He was named to his most recent assignment in March 2000.

In his new role, Johnson will be responsible for the technical management of the Hyundai EMS business, including overseeing the coordination of technical resources and system and component integration. He will report to John Fuerst, engineering director, EMS worldwide.

"Richard's extensive engineering expertise and background with engine management systems and experience in the region, will help us to deliver on our program commitments. This is an important assignment as we grow our business with Hyundai," said Fuerst.

Bahlke earned a master's degree in electrical engineering from Dortmund University in Germany.

Johnson earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Nebraska.